Nanking, June 12, Eleven Cantonese members of the Central Committees residing at the Capital have addressed an earnest plea to Gen. Chen Chi-tang, in the course of which they state:—"The Japanese are planning our dismemberment, Not satisfied with Manchoukuo, fre. instigating. the creation of the puppet state of
North China to declare independence and Mongolia to enforce local autonomy. In the Southwest, they fare recruiting traitors in Fukien, and fomenting opposition against Chiang Kalshek in' Kwangtung and Kwangs, so as to break up our Party. Their evil designs are apparent even to the ordinary juan in the street. Hence, the more we are divided. against ourselves, the more wil' they benet. The greater our Unity, "the greater their discomflture.' If the Southwestern authorities assume the responsibility for Drecjpitaing "civil war, will they of be playing the role of puppets "'Out of love for the country and our native province, we cannot remain silent. We hope that you will restrain the horse from falling over the precipice," and cease all military activities immediately."—Kuo Min, More Peacp- Appeal Nanking, June 14, Gen, Feng Vu-hsiang and Gen. Li [Leh-chun have despatched a joint telegram to Generals "Li Tsung-jen and Pal Chung-hsi, appealing for peace and national unity. The mes-'Sage stated:—"Gen. Chiang Kai-shek neither notices the smell or taste of hhis food and drink, nor hears fully when he listens to music, His whole attention is concentrated on the pro= motion of the people's welfare, He comforts the families of the deceased, Inquires after the health of the sick, loves children, and protects orphans. Hils actions are always guided by the wishes of the people. We trust that you will ce-operate fully in the pr' motion of national unity. We believe that you will agree with us on this point."
Dr. Wang Chung-hui despatched telegram to Generals Chen Chi-tang and Li Tsung-jen, stating—"The solution of our comrades in Kwan tung and Kwangs! to save the batlon is shared by, the Central authorities, but there is still room for discussion fon measures for its enforcement. However, if this point is ignored and troops. are hastily despatched neighbouring' provinces, T fear that there will be recrudescence of civil strife, and, Instead of resisting foreign wegression, you will only give the enemy an opportunity' to "fish troubled waters,"—Kuo Min,
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